Associate Veterinarian

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

CE allowance

PTO

Relocation assistance

Pet discounts

Scrub allowance

Professional liability

Job summary

Tempus-Veterinary-Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a well-established AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital in Studio City, CA. The role supports both experienced veterinarians and new graduates with strong mentorship and flexible hours.

The hospital provides modern diagnostics and surgery capabilities with a focus on medical autonomy, client education, and team collaboration in a supportive environment. Work may expand to other species upon interest.

Qualifications

• Must hold the veterinary degree and licensure to practice in the USA.
• Must have the right to work in the USA or be able to obtain a visa.
• Role offers full- or part-time flexibility with mentorship for new grads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care for companion animals.
• Perform physical exams, diagnose illnesses, and develop treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and interpret diagnostic tests.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Clinical exams

Surgical procedures

Preventive care

Team collaboration

Education

DVM / VMD (US licensed)

Tools

In-house lab

Digital radiography

Ultrasound capability

Laser therapy

Anesthesia monitoring

Job description

Introduction
Our client is a privately owned, well-established, AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team on either a full-time or part-time basis. Currently caring for cats and dogs, the practice is also open to expanding into other species should the successful veterinarian wish to introduce these services. With a strong emphasis on medical autonomy, this is an excellent opportunity for both experienced veterinarians and new graduates looking to develop their careers in a supportive and flexible environment.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and education. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, performing routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable, managing medical records accurately, and collaborating with the wider veterinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care. The Associate Veterinarian will also promote preventative healthcare, maintain compliance with hospital protocols, and contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment. The role is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Full mentorship is provided for new graduates, including full access to Read, Vet, Go. Working hours are fully flexible to suit both the successful veterinarian and the needs of the practice.

Practice Details
The hospital is open Monday to Saturday from 7:30am to 6:00pm.
This well-equipped practice offers modern diagnostic and surgical technology to support high-quality companion animal medicine. Veterinarians have access to an in-house laboratory for rapid blood work and diagnostic testing, digital radiography (X-ray), advanced surgical equipment, laser therapy, and modern anesthesia monitoring equipment. These resources enable efficient diagnosis and treatment while supporting preventative care, dentistry, and routine soft tissue surgery.
Established in 1962, the purpose-designed facility has been serving the Studio City community for more than 60 years. The practice features dedicated examination rooms, a fully equipped treatment area, surgical suites, an in-house laboratory, boarding facilities, comfortable patient care spaces, and modern diagnostic capabilities, allowing veterinarians to manage a broad range of wellness, medical, and surgical cases. The hospital also operates as a paperless practice and utilizes an AI scribe to support clinical workflows.
The practice is AAHA accredited.
A comprehensive range of services is provided for dogs and cats, offering a varied companion animal caseload. Services include wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, dentistry, soft tissue surgery, preventative healthcare, in-house diagnostics, laser therapy, anesthesia and patient monitoring, health screening tests, boarding, nutritional counselling, and the ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions. The hospital also offers a selection of veterinary-approved pet foods, supplements, and other pet care products to support continued patient health. Additional services are welcomed should the successful veterinarian wish to introduce them, and an internist visits the practice weekly to perform ultrasounds, with the opportunity for veterinarians to perform their own ultrasounds if they are comfortable doing so.

Team
The hospital is currently home to one DVM who is supported by an experienced team, maintaining an approximate 2:1 support staff-to-doctor ratio. This collaborative environment enables veterinarians to focus on delivering high-quality patient care while benefiting from strong clinical and operational support.

Candidate Requirements

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

The Package

Salary from $140,000 (Annual)

• Base salary starting at $140k+
• 20-23% production
• 401(k)
• Health and dental insurance
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance + CE days
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• License, dues, and membership reimbursement
• Profit sharing for retirement fund
• Relocation assistance (if needed)
• Employee pet discounts
• Scrub allowance
• Professional liability insurance
• No negative accrual

Hours: Full Time